Kowhai longicarinata (Sophora longicarinata)

Kowhai longicarinata (Sophora longicarinata)Upright form to 10m. Hardy. Distinctive dainty mid green foliage. Flowers in September and October attracting native birds. Natural habitat from lower Marlborough and northern parts of the South Island. Tolerates frost, drought, wind and coastal conditions. Grows well on most soils except very wet sites. Slender graceful growth habitat makes it an admirable specimen in urban gardens. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network Information

eastern Hauraki Gulf

Attractive spreading specimen forest verge tree

Both islands in sub alpine and mountain forests

Spreading forest tree

Tolerates sun & frost

or arid soils

from Nelson North

Flowers earlier than other kowhai

maximum of 20m

Fast up to 6m @10 yrs

From Westland north

Small bushy tree